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ATTACHMENT 2 (e)
Course Specifications
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The National Commission for Academic Accreditation & Assessment
Course Specifications
(CS)
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Course Specifications
Institution
Majmaah University.
Date of Report 28/4/1436.H
College/Department: College of Science and Humanities/ English language department
A. Course Identification and General Information
1. Course title and code:
listening and speaking 1 , Eng 112
2. Credit hours ( 2 )
3. Program(s) in which the course is offered.
(If general elective available in many programs indicate this rather than list programs)
English language
4. Name of faculty member responsible for the course
Reem ALfallaj
5. Level/year at which this course is offered : level 1
6. Pre-requisites for this course (if any)
None
7. Co-requisites for this course (if any)
None
8. Location if not on main campus
Rumah Campus
9. Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply)
a. Traditional classroom
b. Blended (traditional and online)
What percentage?

What percentage?
c. e-learning
What percentage?
d. Correspondence
What percentage?
f. Other
What percentage?
100%
Comments:
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B Objectives
1. What is the main purpose for this course?
After completing this course, students will be able to answer comprehension questions based on
listening texts and to Deal with communication problems
2. Briefly describe any plans for developing and improving the course that are being implemented. (e.g.
increased use of IT or web based reference material, changes in content as a result of new research in
the field)
-Make a range of effective contributions, using creative approaches to exploring questions,
solving problems and developing ideas
-Participate in a range of contexts, including real life uses of talk and audiences beyond the
classroom.
C. Course Description (Note: General description in the form to be used for the Bulletin or
handbook should be attached)
1. Topics to be Covered
List of Topics
Chapter 1 : introducing yourself
Chapter 2: identifying things
Chapter3 : describing personal information
Chapter4 : describing colors and clothing
Chapter5 : telling the time
Chapter6 : talking about school
Chapter 7 : talking about routines
Chapter 8 : asking about meals
Chapter 9 : describing qualities
Form 5a_Course Specifications _SSRP_1 JULY 2013
No. of
Weeks
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Contact Hours
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
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2. Course components (total contact hours and credits per semester):
Contact
Hours
Credit
Lecture
Tutorial
Laboratory
Practical
Other:
Total
............
............
20
............
............
20
............
............
2
............
............
20
3. Additional private study/learning hours expected for students per week.
2
4. Course Learning Outcomes in NQF Domains of Learning and Alignment with Assessment Methods
and Teaching Strategy
Course Learning Outcomes, Assessment Methods, and Teaching Strategy work together and are aligned.
They are joined together as one, coherent, unity that collectively articulate a consistent agreement
between student learning, assessment, and teaching.
The National Qualification Framework provides five learning domains. Course learning outcomes are
required. Normally a course has should not exceed eight learning outcomes which align with one or more
of the five learning domains. Some courses have one or more program learning outcomes integrated into
the course learning outcomes to demonstrate program learning outcome alignment. The program learning
outcome matrix map identifies which program learning outcomes are incorporated into specific courses.
On the table below are the five NQF Learning Domains, numbered in the left column.
First, insert the suitable and measurable course learning outcomes required in the appropriate learning
domains (see suggestions below the table). Second, insert supporting teaching strategies that fit and align
with the assessment methods and intended learning outcomes. Third, insert appropriate assessment
methods that accurately measure and evaluate the learning outcome. Each course learning outcomes,
assessment method, and teaching strategy ought to reasonably fit and flow together as an integrated
learning and teaching process. Fourth, if any program learning outcomes are included in the course
learning outcomes, place the @ symbol next to it.
Every course is not required to include learning outcomes from each domain.
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1.0
1.1
2.0
2.1
3.0
3.1
NQF Learning Domains
And Course Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
Course Teaching
Strategies
Course Assessment
Methods
o
Ability to Listen with understanding
Lab Discussion
Oral test after each lecture.
o
Ability to Participate in simple conversations
Lab Discussion
Role playing.
o
Ability to Imitate native speakers.
Lab Discussion
Presenting
o
Ability to Answer comprehension questions
based on listening texts.
Cognitive Skills
 Being capable of answering quick questions
Oral quiz
Lab Discussion
Dialogues
Oral Tests.

Ability to understand different dialogues
Conversations
Oral Tests.

Ability to recognize some English accents
Listening/ discussion
Oral Tests.
Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility

Be able to talk individually to the class Presentations
about a topic of interest and then answer
questions.

Oral Tests.
Be able to deliver a speech to a wider Oral Activity
audience (such as college assembly or
another teaching group) either as an
Students are divided into Oral Test at the end of each
individual or as a part of a team
teams of two students lecture
each.
Be able to work in a team

Oral tests.
4.0
Communication, Information Technology, Numerical
4.1
5.0
Be able to work in a team.
Psychomotor
presenting
Role playing
5.1
Be able to demonstrate
presenting
Role Playing
Suggested Guidelines for Learning Outcome Verb, Assessment, and Teaching
NQF Learning Domains
Suggested Verbs
Knowledge
list, name, record, define, label, outline, state, describe, recall, memorize,
reproduce, recognize, record, tell, write
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Cognitive Skills
estimate, explain, summarize, write, compare, contrast, diagram,
subdivide, differentiate, criticize, calculate, analyze, compose, develop,
create, prepare, reconstruct, reorganize, summarize, explain, predict,
justify, rate, evaluate, plan, design, measure, judge, justify, interpret,
appraise
Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility
demonstrate, judge, choose, illustrate, modify, show, use, appraise,
evaluate, justify, analyze, question, and write
Communication, Information
Technology, Numerical
demonstrate, calculate, illustrate, interpret, research, question, operate,
appraise, evaluate, assess, and criticize
Psychomotor
demonstrate, show, illustrate, perform, dramatize, employ, manipulate,
operate, prepare, produce, draw, diagram, examine, construct, assemble,
experiment, and reconstruct
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Suggested verbs not to use when writing measurable and assessable learning outcomes are as follows:
Consider
Maintain
Maximize
Reflect
Continue
Examine
Review
Ensure
Strengthen
Explore
Enlarge
Encourage
Understand
Deepen
Some of these verbs can be used if tied to specific actions or quantification.
Suggested assessment methods and teaching strategies are:
According to research and best practices, multiple and continuous assessment methods are required to verify student
learning. Current trends incorporate a wide range of rubric assessment tools; including web-based student
performance systems that apply rubrics, benchmarks, KPIs, and analysis. Rubrics are especially helpful for
qualitative evaluation. Differentiated assessment strategies include: exams, portfolios, long and short essays, log
books, analytical reports, individual and group presentations, posters, journals, case studies, lab manuals, video
analysis, group reports, lab reports, debates, speeches, learning logs, peer evaluations, self-evaluations, videos,
graphs, dramatic performances, tables, demonstrations, graphic organizers, discussion forums, interviews, learning
contracts, antidotal notes, artwork, KWL charts, and concept mapping.
Differentiated teaching strategies should be selected to align with the curriculum taught, the needs of students, and
the intended learning outcomes. Teaching methods include: lecture, debate, small group work, whole group and
small group discussion, research activities, lab demonstrations, projects, debates, role playing, case studies, guest
speakers, memorization, humor, individual presentation, brainstorming, and a wide variety of hands-on student
learning activities.
5. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester
Assessment task (e.g. essay, test, group project, examination, speech,
oral presentation, etc.)
1
Participation
2
3
4
5
6
Week Due
Proportion of Total
Assessment
Weekly
10%
Performance evaluation
Weekly
20%
Reports
One week
10%
mid-term exam
One week
20%
Quiz
One week
10%
Final exam
One week
30%
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D. Student Academic Counseling and Support
1. Arrangements for availability of faculty and teaching staff for individual student consultations and
academic advice. (include amount of time teaching staff are expected to be available each wee
My e-page on M.U website, as well as my e-mail address
E. Learning Resources
1. List Required Textbooks

Jack c. Richards, Person to person ( third edition )
2. List Essential References Materials (Journals, Reports, etc.)
 Interactions 1 ( listening and speaking )
3. List Recommended Textbooks and Reference Material (Journals, Reports, etc)
 Interactions 1 ( listening and speaking )
4. List Electronic Materials (eg. Web Sites, Social Media, Blackboard, etc.)

English-English Arabic Dictionaries
5. Other learning material such as computer-based programs/CD, professional standards or regulations and
software.
* Lecture Notes
* CD of the Required Textbooks
F. Facilities Required
Indicate requirements for the course including size of classrooms and laboratories (i.e. number of seats in
classrooms and laboratories, extent of computer access etc.)
1. Accommodation (Classrooms, laboratories, demonstration rooms/labs, etc.)
The lab is large enough to fit 18 students but unfortunately it’s out of order!!!
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2. Computing resources (AV, data show, Smart Board, software, etc.)


Lab with 30 seats
Smart Room (the lab is equipped with smart board)
3. Other resources (specify, e.g. if specific laboratory equipment is required, list requirements or attach
list)
There is an urgent need for IT team to help us when there is something wrong with the equipment.
G Course Evaluation and Improvement Processes
1 Strategies for Obtaining Student Feedback on Effectiveness of Teaching
Encouraging interaction with the students and giving them the opportunity to express themselves in
matter related to the course.
Oral test and Midterm exams.
2 Other Strategies for Evaluation of Teaching by the Program/Department Instructor


Self-evaluation
Department evaluation
3 Processes for Improvement of Teaching
-
Attending university workshops on teaching improvement strategies.
Department evaluation;
Grades;
Periodical revision of the method of teaching and the course outcomes;
Review of annual course assessment
4. Processes for Verifying Standards of Student Achievement (e.g. check marking by an independent
member teaching staff of a sample of student work, periodic exchange and remarking of tests or a sample
of assignments with staff at another institution)


Check marking by an independent faculty member of a sample of student work.
Follow accreditation requirement.
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5 Describe the planning arrangements for periodically reviewing course effectiveness and planning for
improvement.
- Student survey: Measures students’ feedback about the Lab.
Course Report: In each semester, identifies the strengths and weakness of the Lab and describe the issues
that will be taken in the next semester.
Faculty or Teaching Staff: Reem Alfallaj
Signature: _______________________________
Received by: _____________________________
Date Report Completed: 28/4/1436.H
Dean/Department Head
Signature: _______________________________
Date: _______________
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